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LanDrive
User Manual
And Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 5
A First Glance ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Minimum System Requirements ................................................................................................................ 5
Hardware Installation .................................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the LanDrive to Your Computer ......................................................................................... 7
Installing the drive on Mac OS X ............................................................................................................ 7
Installing the drive on Windows ME/XP/Vista/7........................................................................... 7
Installing the drive on Windows 98 ..................................................................................................... 7
Connecting the drive to your Network................................................................................................ 7
Configuring the LanDrive .............................................................................................................................. 8
Configuring the LanDrive (Other Operating Systems).................................................................. 9
Configuring your LanDrive via the Web Interface ............................................................................... 10
Status.................................................................................................................................................................. 10
System Information ................................................................................................................................. 10
Network Information .............................................................................................................................. 11
Service Information ................................................................................................................................. 11
Disk Information ....................................................................................................................................... 11
LanDrive IP Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 13
SMB Server....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Configuring a Samba Server ................................................................................................................. 14
Enabling Samba for Windows 95/98/ME Computers ............................................................... 16
Configuring Your Windows Network ............................................................................................... 16
Accessing the Samba Server from Windows 95/98 .................................................................... 19
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Accessing the Samba Server from Windows ME .......................................................................... 20
Setting up Windows XP Computers ....................................................................................................... 21
FTP Server ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Configuring an FTP Server .................................................................................................................... 26
Connecting to FTP via Internet Explorer......................................................................................... 28
BitTorrent ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
Downloading Files via BitTorrent ...................................................................................................... 29
Configuring BitTorrent ........................................................................................................................... 30
Print Server...................................................................................................................................................... 31
Media Server ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Sharing Media with an Xbox 360 ........................................................................................................ 35
Sharing Media with a Playstation 3 ................................................................................................... 37
Sharing Media with iTunes ................................................................................................................... 39
Disk Utility ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................................................... 41
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Overview
The LanDrive enclosure adds the convenience of network-attached storage to your home or
small business, providing you with a central storage location for your data and allowing
you to access your data from any computer across your network.
A First Glance
The LanDrive includes the following optional and required components:
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LanDrive Unit
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LanDrive Vertical Stand
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Securing screws
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Network cable (optional)
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Power Adapter
Minimum System Requirements
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Safari/Mozilla/Internet Explorer 5+/Netscape 6+
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Windows 98/ME/2K/XP/Vista/7 or MacOS 10+ or Linux
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3.5” SATA Hard Drive, FAT32 (required)
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Hardware Installation
Step 1 – Remove the two screws on the back
of the enclosure.
Step 2 – Loosen the four screws on the
surface of the unit.
Step 3 – The plastic bracket should slide out
effortlessly. Ensure that your hard drive
jumper setting is configured to Master.
Insert your hard drive. Connect the SATA
and power cables.
Step 4 – Secure your hard drive to the
bracket with the four screws included in the
package.
Step 5 – Re-insert the bracket and secure all
the screws that were previously removed.
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Connecting the LanDrive to Your Computer
The LanDrive is a multifunctional hard drive enclosure. In addition to being a network
storage device, you can also use it as a standalone external hard drive.
Installing the drive on Mac OS X
Driver installation is not required for systems using Mac OS 10.1.2 or higher. Simply
connect the LanDrive using the included USB cable and access the data by clicking the
“Untitled” HDD icon on your Desktop.
Installing the drive on Windows ME/XP/Vista/7
Driver installation is not required for Windows ME or higher. Simply connect the LanDrive
using the included USB cable and access the data via “My Computer” on your Desktop.
Installing the drive on Windows 98
To utilize the drive via USB on Windows 98, you must install the drivers from the included
CD. Be sure to install the device drivers before connecting the drive to your computer. After
completing the driver installation, reboot your computer before connecting the LanDrive.
Note: You can also access the data in the LanDrive by connecting it to
your computer via Ethernet. The LanDrive will have a default IP of
169.254.0.1 when connected directly.
Connecting the drive to your Network
Plug the LanDrive into a wall outlet or power strip. Connect one end of the network cable to
the LAN port on the back of the LanDrive and the other end to a port on your hub, switch,
or router.
Note: The Ethernet port on the LanDrive is Auto-MDI/MDIX, which
means you can connect it using either patch or crossover cable.
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Configuring the LanDrive
The LanDrive features a web-based control interface to manage your settings. If you are
using an operating system other than Windows, please refer directly to the next section,
entitled “Other Operating Systems.”
Step 1 – Open your web browser. To
connect to the web interface, visit
http://storage/ (If you have more than once
device, use http://storage-XXXX/). You can
also connect directly to the LanDrive using
its IP address.
Step 2 – Enter the default credentials:
Login: admin / Password: admin
If you are having trouble accessing the LanDrive via the URL or IP address:
1. Install the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment (http://www.java.com).
2. Open the included CD and double-click the file named “Sdisk.jar”
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3. Connect to your LanDrive at http://10.130.11.229 or http://STORAGE-1010
Configuring the LanDrive (Other Operating Systems)
To access the LanDrive from a non-Windows operating system, input the IP address of the
LanDrive in the browser URL address bar. If you do not know the IP address of the
LanDrive, connect it directly to your computer and then visit the default IP address:
http://169.254.0.1.
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Configuring Your LanDrive via the Web Interface
Once you have successfully logged into the LanDrive, you will see the following screen:
Status
The status tab provides detailed information about your System, Network, Service, and
Disk.
System Information
Host Name – This is the name of your LanDrive. The default value is STORAGE-XXXX.
Storage devices need unique names so that they can identify and communicate with one
another. It’s best to keep host names short (fifteen characters or less) and easy to
recognize. We recommend using only alphanumeric characters in the Host name. The host
name cannot consist entirely of numbers, nor can it contain spaces or special characters.
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Group Name – This is the name of your home network. The default value is WORKGROUP.
When you set up your network, Windows automatically creates a workgroup and gives it a
name.
Administrator – To change the administrator password, enter a new value here.
Date/Time – To change the date and time, enter the new values here. You can set both date
and time manually, adjust your time zone, and automatically adjust the internal clock for
Daylight Savings Time.
Firmware Version – Displays information about the current firmware.
Network Information
IP Address – Displays the IP address of the LanDrive
MAC Address – Displays the MAC address of the LanDrive
DHCP Server – Allows you to enable or disable the LanDrive’s DHCP server.
Service Information
SAMBA Service – Allows you to enable or disable the Samba server.
FTP Service – Allows you to enable or disable the FTP server.
Disk Information
Displays data about the hard drive, including the model, size, and free space.
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LanDrive IP Configuration
This menu allows you to perform advanced configuration of the LanDrive’s IP address.
Typically, you will not need to change this from “Automatic IP” unless you are a network
administrator with specific needs.
Auto IP – When the LanDrive boots up, it will automatically check for DHCP servers on the
network. If a DHCP server is active, the DHCP server will assign the LanDrive an address. If
a DHCP server is not active, the LanDrive will assign itself an address and act as its own
DHCP server.
Static IP – If necessary, you can set the LanDrive’s IP address manually. Your network
administrator will know what values to enter here.
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Maintenance
The Maintenance tab allows you to update the LanDrive’s firmware, perform a system
reboot, and reset the LanDrive to factory defaults.
Firmware Upload – Update your LanDrive’s firmware. Do not turn off the power or
close the web browser while the firmware is updating, or for at least thirty seconds
afterwards! This could “brick” your LanDrive, rendering it inoperable!
System Reboot – The Reboot button will force the LanDrive to perform a software restart.
The SYSTEM LED will blink as the device restarts. If the restart is successful, the LED will
remain on. Please wait about a minute before refreshing your browser and logging in again.
Factory Default – Allows you to reset your LanDrive to the factory default settings,
removing any customization. Click the “Reset” button to clear all configuration and restore
the default settings. Do not turn off the power or close the web browser while the
storage device is resetting. Click the “System Reboot” button after reset.
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SMB Server
Samba is networking software that allows your computer to connect with computers
running different operating systems. It is typically used to connect to files and folders
shared on a Microsoft Windows system from a computer running Linux or UNIX. Read
more about Samba at samba.org.
Configuring a Samba Server
Log in to the router and click on the SMB Server tab. From this menu, you can create,
modify, or delete Samba shares.
New – Create a Samba share folder. Default username: Guest, Default password: [empty].
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Modify – Modify an existing Samba share.
Password – Allows you to change the password of the Samba share.
Access – Control whether users on this share can write data.
Folder List – A list of all the existing folders on the hard drive.
Sharing List – A list of all the existing folders on the Samba server.
If you want to share a folder, simply move it from the Folder List to the Sharing List.
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Enabling Samba for Windows 95/98/ME Computers
The following process will enable you to share folders from your Windows computer via
Samba.
Configuring Your Windows Network
Samba uses TCP/IP to communicate with clients on the network, so you will need to make
sure that TCP/IP support is enabled on each Windows computer.
Step 1 – Open the Control Panel and double-click the Network icon.
Step 2 – If you see the TCP/IP protocol listed, you can skip this step. If not, you need to add
the protocol manually. To add the protocol, insert the Windows CD into your CD-ROM drive
and click the “Add” button below the components window.
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Indicate that you wish to add a protocol by selecting “Protocol” and clicking “Add.”
Next, select Microsoft under the Manufacturer tab, then select the protocol TCP/IP and
click OK. After doing so, you will be returned to the network dialog. Click OK to close the
dialog box. Windows will install the necessary components from the CD and request that
the system be rebooted. Reboot the system and TCP/IP will be installed.
Step 3 – Select the TCP/IP protocol linked to the network adapter that will be used to
access the Samba network. Click the Properties button to open the TCP/IP Properties
dialog.
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Click the IP Address tab.
If you are using DHCP on your network to assign IP addresses dynamically, select the
"Obtain IP address automatically" radio button. Otherwise, select the "Use the following
address:" radio button, and fill in the computer's IP address and netmask in the spaces
provided. You or your network manager should have selected an address for the client on
the same subnet (LAN) as the Samba server.
Step 4 – On the Network Configuration dialog, select the Identification tab.
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Set your Workgroup name to match the Group name on the LanDrive’s configuration.
Follow any instructions from Windows (You may be instructed to insert your Windows CD
and/or reboot).
Accessing the Samba Server from Windows 95/98
Double-click the Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. You should see your Samba
server listed as a member of the workgroup.
Double-click the server name to see the shared folders and printers.
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Accessing the Samba Server from Windows ME
Double-click the “My Network Places” icon on the Desktop.
Double-click the Entire Network icon, and you should see an icon for your workgroup.
Double-click this icon and you should see your Samba shared folders.
Note: If you don’t see your server listed right away, it may take a few
moments to appear on the list. If it does not show up after a few
moments, you can click Start, and then Run. Type two backslashes,
followed by the IP of your LanDrive, followed by the name of the
share: \\192.168.1.12\sambashare
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Setting up Windows XP Computers
By default, Windows XP will display the Control Panel in Category View. The instructions in
this document recommend that you switch to Classic View via the menu in the upper-left
corner of the window. You should perform these steps while logged in as Administrator.
Step 1 – Go to the Control Panel and double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections
icon. You should see at least one Local Area Connection. Identify the LAN connection that
corresponds with the network adapter that is connected to your Samba network. Rightclick the Local Area Connection icon and click on the Properties button.
You should see both of the following components:
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Client for Microsoft Networks
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Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
If you do not see both components, you will need to add them. To add either, click the
Install button, select the type of component (Client or Protocol), then click the Add button.
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Next, click the component you want to add, and click the OK button. The component should
appear in the list.
Step 2 – Click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, then click Properties to open the
TCP/IP Properties dialog box.
If you are using DHCP on your network to assign IP addresses dynamically, select the
"Obtain IP address automatically" radio button. Otherwise, select the "Use the following
address:" radio button, and fill in the computer's IP address and netmask in the spaces
provided. You or your network manager should have selected an address for the client on
the same subnet (LAN) as the Samba server. For example, if the server's address is
192.168.1.1 and its network mask is 255.255.255.0, you might use the address
192.168.1.12 (if it is available) along with the same netmask. You can also fill in the IP
address of the default gateway.
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Step 3 – From the Control Panel, double-click the System icon to open the System
Properties dialog box. Click the Computer Name tab and the System Properties dialog box
will open.
To change your computer name and workgroup, click Change, which will bring up the
Computer Name Changes dialog box.
You need to identify your computer with a name and change the workgroup to the one you
specified in the web page of your Samba server. Don't worry that Windows forces the
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workgroup to be all capital letters; it's smart enough to figure out what you mean when it
connects to the network.
Accessing the Samba Server from Windows XP
Your Samba server is running, and you have set up Windows XP to connect to it. In the Start
menu, select “My Computer” and click on “My Network Places” in the Other Places box in
the left part of the window. You should see a folder icon for the test directory.
Next, click the View Workgroup Computers link in the Network Tasks box. You should see
your Samba server listed as a member of the workgroup. Double-click its icon and you will
see the Samba share.
If you don't see the server listed in the workgroup, don't panic. Select Run from the Start
menu. Enter your LanDrive’s Host name, followed by the name of the share folder. For
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example, you would enter \\toltec\test, as shown below, and use your server's hostname
instead of "Toltec".
If all works, try copying files to and from the server via drag and drop.
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FTP Server
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is a network protocol used to transfer data from one computer
to another through a network, such as over the Internet.
FTP is a file transfer protocol for exchanging files over any TCP/IP based network to
manipulate files on another computer on that network regardless of which operating
systems are involved (if the computers permit FTP access).
Configuring an FTP Server
Connect to the LanDrive via HTTP and click on the FTP Server tab.
FTP Port – Enter the port number for the internal FTP server. You can enter a number
anywhere between 1024 and 65500, and the default port is 21. If you are behind a firewall,
remember to open the port you have selected.
FTP Codepage – Select one of the following depending on your locale:
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Central Europe (CP1250): Croat, Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Slovene and
Sorbian.
Cyrillic (CP1251): Bulgarian, Belorussian, Macedonian, Moldavian, Russian, Serbian and
Ukrainian.
Latin I (CP1252): Albanian, Danish, Dutch, Faroese, Finnish, French, German, Icelandic,
Irish, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
Baltic (CP1257): Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian.
New – Create an FTP account. Default username: Guest, Default password: [empty].
Modify – Modify an existing FTP account.
Password – Allows you to change the password of the FTP account.
Access – Control whether users on this account can write data.
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Folder List – A list of all the existing folders on the hard drive.
Sharing List – A list of all the existing folders on the Samba server.
If you want to share a folder, simply move it from the Folder List to the Sharing List.
Connecting to FTP via Internet Explorer
Step 1 – Open Internet Explorer
Step 2 – In the address bar, type the following URL: ftp://10.130.xxx.xxx where the URL
reflects the IP Address of your LanDrive.
Step 3 – Internet Explorer will display a list of files and folders on the FTP server. To save a
file locally, right-click the file and select “Save Target As…”
Step 4 – Click the “Page” menu button on the right-hand side of the browser window and
select the option “Open FTP Site in Windows Explorer.” Now you can drag and drop files to
and from this window from other areas of your Desktop.
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BitTorrent
BitTorrent is a peer-to-peer file sharing (P2P) communications protocol. BitTorrent is a
method of distributing large amounts of data widely without the original distributor
incurring the entire costs of hardware, hosting, and bandwidth resources. Instead, when
data is distributed using the BitTorrent protocol, each recipient supplies pieces of the data
to newer recipients, reducing the cost and burden on any given individual source,
providing redundancy against system problems, and reducing dependence on the original
distributor.
Downloading Files via BitTorrent
Step 1 – Download the torrent file onto your computer.
Step 2 – Double-click the BitTorrent tab.
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Step 3 – Browse to and select the torrent file. Click Upload.
Step 4 – The LanDrive will begin to download the data via the BitTorrent protocol. When
the torrent download completes, the data will be stored in the download path.
Step 5 – You can access the file from your PC via the Samba or FTP client.
Configuring BitTorrent
System ID – Contains the Torrent ID.
Number of Downloads – Configures the maximum number of concurrently active torrents.
Server Port: Configures the BitTorrent server upload port.
Upload Limit: Sets the maximum upload throughput.
Mail Notification – Sends an email to the Administrator whenever torrent downloads are
interrupted.
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Print Server
Your LanDrive can act as a Print Server, allowing you to print to your printer from any
computer in your house.
Step 1 – Plug the printer into your LanDrive via USB.
Step 2 – Ensure that Add Print Services is installed.
Step 3 – On your computer, click Start and select Printers and Faxes.
Step 4 – Under Printer Tasks, select Add a Printer and click Next.
Step 5 – Select “Local Printer attached to this computer.” Click Next.
Step 6 – Select the Create New Port radio button.
Step 7 – From the “Type of Port” drop-down list, choose “Standard TCP/IP Port.” Click
Next.
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At this point, you will be prompted for two items: the Name or Address of Server
Providing IP and the Name of the Printer. The first item is the Static IP address that has
been assigned to the device. The second item is the Queue name that you found in the
device’s documentation.
Step 8 – In the Name or Address of Server Providing IP box, enter the IP Address of the
LanDrive.
Note: Select “Static IP” mode in the “IP Configuration” menu instead of
“DHCP” mode.
Step 9 – Click Next and select the “User-Defined” option.
Step 10 – Setup the protocol (LPR) and queue name.
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Note: If you receive an error message saying that the "LPD server did
not respond as expected,” click Cancel. Attempt to reenter the IP
Address or Print Queue name. Click OK again. If this process fails, the
device may not support LPR printing. You should stop now and
contact the manufacturer for further assistance.
Step 11 – You are now ready to install the driver. Click Have Disk and then click Browse.
Step 12 – Locate the .INF file for the device. You may need to browse to the CD or to the
folder on your computer where you have the device driver downloaded. Click Next. If you
are prompted to replace or keep the existing driver, click on Keep Existing Driver.
Step 13 – If asked to print a test page, select No. Click Next. Click Finish.
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Media Server
Using the LanDrive as a Media Server allows you to access the data on it from other devices.
Step 1 – Select the Media Server sharing folder. Click the Set button.
Step 2 – Make sure the media server (LanDrive) is on the same subnet as the media player
(Xbox 360, PS3, or iTunes).
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Sharing Media with an Xbox 360
To access media files—including audio, video and pictures—from storage, you need to
connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of your Xbox 360 console to
your Storage.
Step 1 – Connect your console to your storage as described above.
Step 2 – Click Media Server page of storage, and set up sharing list (photo, music, and
video)
Step 3 – When setup is complete, Media Server of storage should automatically start.
Step 4 – Xbox360 will search for devices on your network.
Step 5 – On your Xbox 360 console, in the Media area of the Xbox Dashboard, select Music,
Pictures, or Video.
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Step 6 – Select Storage.
Step 7 – Select the media you want to play, and then select Play.
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Sharing Media with a PlayStation 3
To access media files—including audio, video and pictures—from storage, you need to
connect an Ethernet cable from the Ethernet port on the back of your PS3 console to your
Storage.
1. Go into the PS3's Settings menu and navigate to Network Settings - Media Server
Connection, and select Enabled. This allows the PS3 to detect networked device running
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) server software.
2. When you turn on the PS3™ system, Media Servers on the same network are
automatically detected and icons for the detected servers are displayed under
(Music), and
(Video).
3. Select the icon of the DLNA Media Server that you want to connect to under
(Music), or
(Photo),
(Photo),
(Video) in the home menu. All available folders and files that can be
played by the PS3™ system will be displayed.
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The PS3™ system must be connected to a network. For details on network settings, see
(Settings) >
(Network Settings) > [Internet Connection Settings] in this guide.
When the method of allocating IP addresses has been changed from AutoIP to DHCP under
the settings for the network environment, perform another search for servers under
(Search for Media Servers).
The DLNA Media Server icon is only displayed when [Media Server Connection] is enabled
under
(Settings) >
(Network Settings).
The folder names that are displayed vary depending on the DLNA Media Server.
Depending on the DLNA Media Server, some files may not be playable or operations that
can be performed during playback may be restricted.
You cannot play copyright-protected content.
File names for data that is stored on servers that are not compliant with DLNA may have an
asterisk appended to the file name. In some cases, these files cannot be played on the PS3™
system. Also, even if the files can be played on the PS3™ system, it might not be possible to
play the files on other devices.
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Sharing Media with iTunes
Step 1 – Enable the Music Directory Media Server.
Step 2 – iTunes should configure itself. Simply find the music you want to play.
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Disk Utility
This tab allows you to control some of the more advanced features of your hard drive.
Format Disk – This will erase all of the data on your hard drive.
Sleep Timer – Configure the hard drive to enter sleep mode when idle.
Scan Disk – Check the hard drive for hardware errors, bad sectors, etc.
Note: Format all new hard drives with the Disk Utility.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the LanDrive support power management?
Yes, when there isn’t any hard drive activity within fifteen minutes, the LanDrive will
power down to reduce power consumption. The sleep time can be configured via the web
control panel.
How does the LanDrive achieve its data sharing capabilities?
Utilizing the SMB (Server Message Block) protocol, the LanDrive allows any computer
client that supports TCP/IP, NetBuei or IPX/SPX to share files. The built-in FTP server also
allows any clients with internet connectivity to access the LanDrive.
What is the size limitation for the LanDrive?
The LanDrive support LBA (48-bit Logical Block Addressing) which in theory includes all
hard drives from 32 gigabytes to 2 terabytes.
Why the LanDrive only support FAT32 format?
As a cross platform file server, FAT32 format is compatible with all major operating
systems (Windows/Mac OS/Linux). The only drawback of a FAT32 format is the single file
size limitation of 4 gigabytes.
How does the LanDrive DHCP service work?
The LanDrive functions as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server when it
does not detect the presence of other DHCP servers in its network. DHCP is an Internet
protocol for automating the configuration of computers that use TCP/IP by automatically
assigning IP addresses.
What are the naming limitations of the files located in the LanDrive?
The maximum length of a folder/directory/file name is 12 characters. Invalid characters
such as “* \ : " < > . ? /” may not be used.
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What kind of hard drives are compatible with the LanDrive?
The LanDrive supports 3.5” Ultra DMA/ATA hard drives which are mostly manufactured
after 1998. Below is a list of manufacturer websites you can refer to for more information
on the hard drive you own.
Western Digital: http://www.westerndigital.com
IBM/Hitachi: http://www.hitachigst.com
Samsung: http://www.samsung.com
Seagate: http://www.seagate.com
Maxtor: http://www.maxtor.com
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